Opossums — often called possums — are common visitors to Ocala yards and occasionally take shelter inside attics, crawlspaces, and under decks. They are not usually aggressive, but a possum inside a structure is still a problem that needs to be handled.
Wildlife Removal Ocala provides opossum trapping and exclusion for homes and businesses across Ocala, Belleview, Summerfield, Marion Oaks, Dunnellon, Silver Springs, Ocklawaha, and neighboring areas.
As with every wildlife job, the goal is to remove the animal, seal the opening it used, and prevent the same thing from happening again.
Warning signs to watch for
- Nighttime rustling in the attic or crawlspace
- Torn or displaced soffit, vent screen, or crawlspace skirting
- Droppings near an active entry point
- Opossum seen entering or leaving the property at night
Common entry points
- Openings under decks and porches
- Torn crawlspace vents and skirting
- Garage doors left open at night
- Loose soffits and roof-return gaps
Why the animal came in
- Sheltered den sites under structures and inside attics
- Access to pet food, garbage, or fallen fruit
- Females looking for a safe place to raise young
Risks and property damage
- Damage to insulation and stored belongings
- Odor from droppings and nesting material
- Continuing wildlife activity through the same opening
Our inspection process
- Roofline, attic, and crawlspace inspection
- Identification of active entry points
- Assessment of any dependent young
Removal approach
- Live trapping in appropriate locations
- One-way exclusion doors where trapping is not the right fit
- Family-safe timing when babies are present
We do not recommend homeowners attempt to trap, poison, or handle wildlife themselves. Florida wildlife regulations apply, and improper handling creates safety and legal risks.
Exclusion and structural repairs
This is the part of the job that keeps the animals from coming back. We use durable materials — not foam or loose screen — so the repair holds up long-term.
- Sealing openings under decks and porches
- Screening crawlspace vents
- Repairing soffits and roof returns
- Barriers around sheds and additions
Cleanup and restoration
- Nesting material and droppings removal
- Sanitation of contaminated areas
What affects the cost
We publish cost factors rather than fixed prices because every property is different. After an inspection, we provide a clear written estimate.
- Animal species and the number of animals involved
- Number and location of active entry points
- Roof height, pitch, and overall accessibility of the structure
- Extent of damage to soffit, fascia, vents, or insulation
- Level of attic or crawlspace contamination
- Specialized equipment needed for the removal or exclusion
- Size of the building and total linear footage of exclusion work
Service area
We provide opossum removal throughout Ocala and Marion County, including Belleview, Summerfield, Silver Springs, Marion Oaks, Dunnellon, Ocklawaha, and The Villages.
Why choose Wildlife Removal Ocala
- Detailed roofline, attic, and exterior inspections before any work begins
- Removal paired with exclusion so the same animals cannot get back in
- Structural repair capabilities for soffit, fascia, vents, and roof returns
- Clear written recommendations and photo documentation of findings
- Residential and commercial service throughout Ocala and Marion County
- Focus on long-term prevention, not just short-term trapping
Have a wildlife problem? Let us take a look.
We'll inspect the property, identify how animals are getting in, and provide a clear plan to remove them, seal the openings, and repair the damage.
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